​About the Agency

Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance, Inc (PVPSA) has been the leader of youth prevention and

intervention services in the Pajaro Valley for the last 31 years. We believe that every young person in our

community should have the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of students and

families in the Pajaro Valley by providing health education, prevention services, mental health services, and by

advocating for public policies that protect the health of our community. The agency is committed to helping

employees fulfill a balanced approach in managing their careers and personal life.

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Position Overview

PVPSA seeks an experienced, mission-driven Chief of Finance and Operations (CFO/COO) to serve as a key strategic

partner to the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team. This executive position is responsible for driving

organizational excellence across all financial and operational domains and ensuring the agency’s infrastructure and

systems effectively support its programs and impact.

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The CFO/COO will lead the Finance and Operations Division, overseeing finance, budgeting, contracts and grants

administration, business compliance and operations, human resources, and information systems. This role is ideal

for a strategic, analytical, and people-centered leader who brings proven executive experience in n

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Key Responsibilities

 

Financial Strategy and Oversight

• Serve as the executive leader for PVPSA’s financial strategy, planning, and forecasting.

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and fiscal compliance.

• Provide regular, clear financial analysis to inform executive and board decision-making.

• Lead annual budget development in collaboration with executive leadership.

• Manage cash flow, long-term financial planning, and investment strategies.

• Lead audit preparation and serve as liaison with external auditors and the Board of Directors’

Executive/Finance committee.

• Ensure strong fiscal compliance with contract and grant requirements and oversee all subcontract

administration.

 

Organizational Operations and Infrastructure

• Direct organizational operations to ensure alignment with mission, programmatic goals, and compliance

standards.

• Oversee human resources strategy, including policies, compliance, talent development, and culture

initiatives.

• Lead cross-departmental operational improvements that strengthen agency performance and efficiency.

• Ensure effective management of administrative systems, including technology, risk management, and

facilities.

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration across teams.

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Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team across finance and operations.

• Serve as a core member of the executive team, contributing to agency-wide strategy and decision-making.

• Represent PVPSA in external partnerships and funder relationships related to finance and operations.

• Build the organization’s financial literacy and operational capacity through staff training and mentorship.

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Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree

(MBA, MPA, etc.) is strongly preferred.

• Minimum 5–7 years of executive-level leadership experience in nonprofit finance and operations,

preferably with multi-million-dollar budgets and diverse funding sources.

• Demonstrated ability to lead finance, operations, HR, and IT functions in a mission-driven environment.

• Expertise in nonprofit compliance, audit readiness, and government grants management.

• Exceptional strategic thinking, systems-building, and organizational development skills.

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and fostering a values-aligned organizational culture.

• High emotional intelligence, integrity, adaptability, and commitment to equity and community well-being.

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Compensation and Benefits

 

Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $150,491.25 annually

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PVPSA offers employer-sponsored, competitive health benefits for employees and their families, including medical,

dental, and vision coverage. Employer-sponsored retirement plan and life insurance plan; flexible spending account

available, along with other benefits.

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13 paid holidays, plus 8-day paid winter break. In addition to companywide Holidays, employees are eligible for one

Mental Health/birthday Floating Holiday, prorated to employees’ work hours.

 

PVPSA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our

employees and the diverse community we serve.

 

To Apply

If interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter via email or mail to:

PVPSA Human Resources

email: adminhr@pvpsa.org

mail: 240 East Lake, Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076​

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